Best 7 Prune And Molasses Bread Recipes

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Prune and molasses bread is a classic winter warmer, perfect for enjoying on a cold day. With its rich molasses flavor and the sweet chewiness of prunes, this bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this step-by-step guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect prune and molasses bread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLASSES BREAD



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Make and share this Molasses Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 1/2 cups milk (do not use skim!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spray 9X4 inch loaf pan with non stick spray.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Mix liquid ingredients together, then add to dry mixture.
  • Blend well with electric mixer.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 and 1/2 hours.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then turn out and cool completely.
  • Delicious with cream cheese.
  • Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 383.2, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 19.4, Protein 4.1

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



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"We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine," writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. "This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup rye flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OLD FASHION MOLASSES BREAD



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Old fashioned New England flavor using a bread machine! You can mix the bread in the machine then bake it in the regular oven using your favorite pans, I do.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅝ cups water
4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
⅓ cup molasses
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough or White Bread setting, and then Start.
  • If the dough does not form a ball on the paddle, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until the ball forms. Allow machine to complete selected cycle.
  • To bake conventionally, remove the dough from the bread machine pan after the Dough cycle has completed. Shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 329.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED PORRIDGE AND MOLASSES BREAD



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I have had this recipe for over 40 years and it has never failed. The aroma of it baking is wonderful, and it also makes great toast. Also a great addition to have with baked brown beans. This freezes very well; I cut the loaf up before I freeze, that way I take out just the slices I need.

Provided by manella

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups boiling water
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup shortening
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (100 degrees F (38 degrees C))
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
⅔ cup molasses
4 teaspoons salt
8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over oats and shortening in a bowl. Stir until shortening melts; let stand for 20 minutes, giving it a stir once in a while.
  • Meanwhile, dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir briskly with a fork.
  • Stir yeast mixture into the partially cooled oat mixture with molasses and salt. Let cool to lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in 2 1/2 cups of flour, gradually adding remaining flour as needed.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a smooth ball and place in a greased bowl, rolling the dough so the top is greased. Cover and let double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and shape into 4 loaves. Place into greased 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch bread pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 196.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BABY'S FAVORITE PRUNE CAKE



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I made this when my cousin wouldn't part with her recipe for prune cake, and none of the recipes I could find seemed to match the goodness of her baking. This is almost an exact replica, and for all I know could be exactly what she uses. You will find that this cake is a very old-fashioned quick bread that uses baby food to keep it moist and provide that extra burst of flavor. I am sure it will quickly become one of your favorites!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
12 ounces prune baby food (applesauce could be substituted)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups pitted prunes, snipped into raisin-sized pieces
2 tablespoons sorghum molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9x2" cake pan, and set aside.
  • Cream together margarine and sugar until well blended; add lightly beaten eggs and mix well.
  • Add prune baby food and molasses to sugar/egg mix and blend well.
  • In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients except nuts and prunes.
  • Add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
  • Add nuts and prunes and fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in 325 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out pretty clean.
  • Serve plain, as a snacking cake, or for a sweeter touch, sift confectioners sugar over cake; or make a glaze of confectioners sugar and milk to a drizzling consistency and drizzle over cake.
  • Tastes good plain though.

QUICK WHOLE WHEAT AND MOLASSES BREAD



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

Oil or butter for greasing pan
1 2/3 cups buttermilk or plain yogurt, or 1 1/2 cups milk and 2 tablespoons white vinegar (see Step 2)
2 1/2 cups (about 12 ounces) whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8-by-4-inch or 9-by 5-inch loaf pan, preferably nonstick.
  • If using buttermilk or yogurt, ignore this step. Make soured milk: warm milk gently -- 1 minute in the microwave is sufficient, just enough to take the chill off -- and add vinegar. Set aside.
  • Mix together dry ingredients. Stir molasses into buttermilk, yogurt or soured milk. Stir liquid into dry ingredients (just enough to combine) then pour into loaf pan. Bake until firm and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 303 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OATMEAL AND PRUNE MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Quick & Easy     Prune     Oat     Molasses     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup chopped pitted prunes
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg, beaten lightly

Steps:

  • In a bowl sift together the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, the salt, and the baking soda and stir in the oats and the prunes. In another bowl whisk together the buttermilk, the butter, the molasses, and the egg, add the mixture to the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is just combined. Divide the batter among 12 well-buttered 1/3-cup muffin tins and bake the muffins in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden and springy to the touch. Turn the muffins out onto a rack and let them cool.

Tips:

  • To ensure a moist prune and molasses bread, measure your ingredients accurately and mix them thoroughly. Overmixing can result in a dry, dense loaf.
  • Use ripe, pitted prunes for the best flavor and texture. If your prunes are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before adding them to the batter.
  • Molasses adds a rich, deep flavor to the bread. You can use light or dark molasses, depending on your preference. Dark molasses will produce a darker, more robust flavor.
  • Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add warmth and depth to the bread. Adjust the amount of spices you use to suit your taste.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help the bread rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the bread to set properly.

Conclusion:

Prune and molasses bread is a delicious and nutritious quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is a great way to use up ripe prunes and molasses, and it is also a good source of fiber, potassium, and iron. With its moist texture, rich flavor, and warm spices, prune and molasses bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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